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Employees Smithsonian Institution John Kress

John Kress

Former

Former Interim Under Secretary - Science at Smithsonian Institution

Fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. Published on January 24, 2026.

$195,870
2018

Total compensation

John Kress has been listed as an employee of Smithsonian Institution in Form 990 filings since at least fiscal year 2016. Total compensation for John Kress has increased by 3% from 2016 to 2018.

Annual compensation details

$195,870
-3%
Former Interim Under Secretary - Science
2018
$168k
50 hrs/wk
$29k
--
$201,871
+6.2%
Former Interim Under Secretary - Science
2017
$175k
50 hrs/wk
$28k
--
$190,091
Interim Under Secretary - Science
2016
$165k
50 hrs/wk
$26k
--

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January 24, 2026:
2018 Smithsonian Institution 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2017 Smithsonian Institution 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2016 Smithsonian Institution 990 published

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